New energy directive places property sector under pressure
Series: RICS Business ; March 2003, 5(1)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: Now that the EU Directive on energy performance of buildings is formally part of European law, it will have an effect on surveyors' work as it influences property values and building design, renovation and investment. Covering existing buildings as well as new construction, the law requires buildings to be certified for energy efficiency with regular inspections of air conditioning and heating systems by January 2006. EC Directive 2002/91/EC http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/dat/2003/l_001/l_00120030104en00650071.pdf| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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Now that the EU Directive on energy performance of buildings is formally part of European law, it will have an effect on surveyors' work as it influences property values and building design, renovation and investment. Covering existing buildings as well as new construction, the law requires buildings to be certified for energy efficiency with regular inspections of air conditioning and heating systems by January 2006. EC Directive 2002/91/EC http://europa.eu.int/eur-lex/en/dat/2003/l_001/l_00120030104en00650071.pdf